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U.S. Capitol – National Mall loop from Eastern Market

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United States

District Of Columbia

U.S. Capitol – National Mall loop from Eastern Market

Moderate

5.0

(9940)

18,575

runners

U.S. Capitol – National Mall loop from Eastern Market

00:51

8.20km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Seward Square

National Mall

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Start point

Train Station

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1.43 km

U.S. Capitol

Highlight • Monument

The lesser-known east side of the Capitol. Here is the entrance to the underground visitor center and close to the headquarters of important institutions such as the National Library and the Supreme Court.

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2.04 km

Peace Monument

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The 44 foot (13.4 m) high white marble memorial was erected from 1877 to 1878 in commemoration of the naval deaths at sea during the American Civil War. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Monument

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2.43 km

United States Capitol

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Worth Visiting

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3.23 km

National Mall

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The National Mall connects most of the capital's major buildings: the Capitol on the east side, the White House on the north center, and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial on the …

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4.79 km

Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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6.03 km

James A. Garfield Monument

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This life-size bronze sculpture depicts James A. Garfield at the top; he served only fourth months of his term as 20th president of the United States before being assassinated. The …

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6.90 km

Library of Congress

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Largest library in the world. Admission is free, open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the moment (2022) a "timed-entry pass" is necessary because of Covid, but this can be easily organized online.

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8.20 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

2.02 km

881 m

671 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 10 June

31°C

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U.S. Capitol – National Mall loop from Eastern Market

U.S. Capitol

Peace Monument

United States Capitol

National Mall

Smithsonian Castle

James A. Garfield Monument

Library of Congress

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